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Mexican Ninja
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
- Madbricks
Platform scores
| Platform | Metascore | Userscore |
|---|---|---|
| PC | 71 | Not stored |
| playstation 4 | Not stored | Not stored |
| PlayStation 5 | Not stored | Not stored |
| Xbox One | Not stored | Not stored |
| Xbox Series X | Not stored | Not stored |
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What critics said
Praise
- Mexican Ninja is a great beat’em’up, albeit a little on the short side. But that doesn’t matter, because the gameplay more than makes up for its shorter length. You have exceptional attention to detail, stunning visuals and intense gameplay that feels very rewarding, especially control-wise. Combat is skill-based, so it encourages you to get better and better as you play, making the experience way more interesting every time. I also liked the progression loop since every run unlocks new upgrades, combos and abilities, so make everything feel fresh. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t have co-op for now, which would be incredible and a great addition to the experience. There were also some technical issues and repetition, which is normal for this type of game. But as a whole, it felt like a great beat’em’up that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s intense, you can repeat the experience and make it slightly different, and the combat always feels very good.
- Mexican Ninja is a pleasant little roguelite beat 'em up, with a well-functioning combat system, humour that can sometimes miss the mark, and somewhat uneven visuals. None of these issues are deal-breakers, but they do make the game seem a bit rough around the edges and unoptimised; nevertheless, it's still a game worth considering if you're a fan of the roguelite genre, especially as it's available at a good price of just over £12.
- If you’ve played most of the other great games in the genre in recent years and still want more, Mexican Ninja offers a very solid experience. The more I played it, the more I was impressed by how many things are well done, even if I never entirely got past the fact that it doesn’t quite live up to the best of its competition. If I’d connected with its world, if it offered multiplayer, or if it had a few more elements that set it apart from the pack, I might have fallen in love with it, but it’s ultimately a good game worth considering.
Criticism
- Mexican Ninja’s strangely easy gameplay and crass humour fail to deliver on such a promising concept. It’s cheap, broken, entertainment for the brainless that lazily throws swear words and stereotypes together in the hope it masks the need to commit seppuku.
- Ultimately, Mexican Ninja is a fascinating curio. Its setting is interesting, and its humor lands in both good and bad ways. The beat-'em-up mechanics are solid and fun, even if some enemy tactics can make the game feel unfair at times. The roguelike elements give the experience some legs while also feeling like a natural fit for a genre traditionally built around games that can be completed in an hour or two. The presentation is solid, and while the lack of co-op may turn off players who expect beat-'em-ups to be multiplayer experiences, those willing to go it alone will find plenty to enjoy.